
Shohei Ohtani Signs Record-Breaking $700 Million Dodgers Contract
Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers cements his status as a baseball legend and highlights the sport’s global appeal.


Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers cements his status as a baseball legend and highlights the sport’s global appeal.

Baldur’s Gate 3 wins Game of the Year at the Game Awards 2023, while the event faces criticism for not highlighting job cuts in the industry.

Fortnite and Lego have teamed up to create a new survival game mode, combining the popular block-building elements of Minecraft with Fortnite’s gameplay, in an effort to attract a wider range of players.

Tincy Jose, a nurse diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, has turned her journey into a calling to support and encourage others with the condition.

The Dendrobium orchid, known as the God Flower, is disappearing in Taiwan due to climate change, leaving the indigenous Tsou people worried about their traditions.

Celine Sandberg is using unconventional materials like crushed oyster shells and seaweed to create sustainable furniture and reduce plastic waste in the industry.

Two men arrested in France for scamming elderly people by posing as health officials and overcharging for unnecessary bedbug treatments.

UK property expert Rob Dix has created a digital clone of himself using AI software to answer questions and take on some of his workload, joining a growing trend of individuals using AI clones to scale their availability and provide instant responses to followers or clients.

Sony’s partnership with accessibility experts has resulted in the release of the Access Controller, a customizable PlayStation 5 controller designed specifically for disabled gamers.

El Salvador’s President Bukele celebrates as his Bitcoin reserve enters the black, but economists caution against premature celebration.

Google’s new AI model, Gemini, boasts advanced reasoning capabilities and outperforms human experts in intelligence tests, setting a new standard in generative AI.

BBC investigation reveals that OpenAI’s ChatGPT tool can be used to create tools for cybercrime, highlighting concerns about the potential abuse of AI.

Cash use in the UK has increased for the first time in a decade, with 19% of purchases made with cash last year, as shoppers become more budget-conscious due to rising prices, according to the British Retail Consortium.

The apple industry in Indian-administered Kashmir is facing a crisis due to fungal scab, climate change, economic hurdles, and the influx of imported apples, leading to a decline in quality and quantity and impacting the local economy.

BTS urges fans not to show up at army camps during their military service, showing responsibility and concern for others.

Taylor Swift, named Time Magazine’s person of the year for 2023, continues to dominate the music industry with her record-breaking tour and successful albums, solidifying her status as a generational talent.

Ohio woman convicted of assault for throwing a burrito bowl at a Chipotle worker sentenced to work at a fast-food job for two months.

Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori released from prison after serving 15 years for corruption and human rights violations.

COP28 highlights concrete solutions to combat climate change, including reducing fossil fuel burning, increasing renewable energy use, switching to electric vehicles, and capturing carbon from the atmosphere.

Extreme temperatures at live music events are becoming a safety concern, as a recent incident at a Taylor Swift concert in Rio de Janeiro demonstrates.

Meta’s new Quest 3 VR headset aims to reduce motion sickness by offering a mixed reality experience that combines virtual elements with the real world.

Scientists uncover cause of mysterious tremors: massive landslide triggers 200m wave in Greenland fjord.

A Michigan judge mandates shoplifters to wash cars at Walmart, blending accountability with community service.

Elon Musk predicts AI will eliminate work, warns about humanoid robots chasing people, and highlights AI’s potential benefits and disruptive force.

The audacious heist of a gold toilet highlights the intersection of art, crime, and planning.

Rising baby formula costs strain parents’ budgets, but concerns about cheaper brands’ nutritional quality persist.

Eurostar services from the Netherlands to London will be suspended for six months due to renovation work at Amsterdam’s central station.

Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have used AI and supercomputing to discover a new material that could reduce the use of lithium in batteries by up to 70%, potentially solving the looming lithium shortage and environmental concerns.

UK government to ban “drip pricing” and fake reviews, aiming to improve consumer transparency and protect customers from hidden fees and misleading information.

Rare Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia, offering hope for the critically endangered species.

Amazon plans to introduce drone deliveries in the UK by the end of 2024, aiming to deliver parcels in under an hour.

Bristol’s technology festival showcases innovative ideas, including socks that detect Alzheimer’s and electrified lateral flow tests.

India’s saffron production is declining due to climate change and urbanization, prompting scientists and farmers to seek innovative solutions.

Amazon is testing humanoid robots called Digit in its US warehouses to automate operations and “free up” employees, but critics argue that automation has already resulted in job losses and that Amazon treats its workers like robots.

A UCL study reveals mental health declines throughout the day, peaking at midnight and Sundays.


영국 랭커스터 대학교(Lancaster University)에서 한국인 영어 학습자분들을 대상으로 새로운 연구 프로젝트를 진행합니다. 전 과정 온라인으로 진행되어 어디서든 편하게 참여하실 수 있습니다. 여러분의 소중한 참여로 한국인의 영어 사용 방식을 알아보는 흥미로운 연구가 완성됩니다.
🎁 참여 혜택:
– 원어민 연구원과의 1:1 회화 연습
– 실전 영작 연습 & 맞춤형 영어 피드백 리포트
– 커피 기프티콘 총 3잔 선물! (첫 세션 후 1잔, 마지막 세션 완료 후 2잔 더 드려요! ☕☕)
📅 참여 방식: 총 2회의 온라인 세션 (Zoom 등을 이용, 각 세션당 약 60~80분 소요) 말하기와 쓰기 활동이 섞여 있어 부담 없이 즐겁게 참여하실 수 있습니다.
✅ 대상: 영어 실력에 상관없이 참여를 희망하는 18세 이상 한국인 누구나